^Aren't Ayu's releases are usually strategically placed? If her release had been this week, there's no way she'd have gotten the #1 position. Not really much of an achievement imo. Most likely her next single will be released when there's not much competition so she's guaranteed the #1 spot. That's what a lot of Ayu-fans are hoping for at least. It just feels like an empty win if its done that way. MOON/blossom was a mediocre single that I've listened to once really good before scrapping it altogether. The sales I felt, were just. Then there's the complaint about no promotion. Hasn't this release been talked about for months now? Maybe a live performance would have hampered sales with a bad performance, maybe not. That miracle needs to happen for Namie, lol. I'm positive she can sell more than Ayu did if not, smells like a conspiracy.
On a side note--I'm kinda tired of Johnny's groups by now. I haven't found one I like or that's worth the hype.